Austria Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Austria
Austria Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tax-free threshold | €0 - €13,539 | 0.0% |
| First bracket | €13,539 - €21,992 | 20.0% |
| Second bracket | €21,992 - €36,458 | 30.0% |
| Third bracket | €36,458 - €70,365 | 40.0% |
| Fourth bracket | €70,365 - €104,859 | 48.0% |
| Fifth bracket | €104,859 - €1,000,000 | 50.0% |
| Top bracket | €1,000,000+ | 55.0% |
Tax credit: €496
Sickness insurance (employee)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sickness employee rate | €0 - €83,160 | 3.9% |
Capped at €3,219 per year
Unemployment insurance (employee)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment employee rate | €0 - €83,160 | 2.9% |
Capped at €2,453 per year
Pension insurance (employee)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Pension employee rate | €0 - €83,160 | 10.3% |
Capped at €8,524 per year
Miscellaneous insurance (employee)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous employee rate | €0 - €83,160 | 1.0% |
Capped at €832 per year
Key Facts
Tax Year
2026
Currency
EUR
Top Rate
55.0%
Brackets
7 brackets
Tax Credit
€496
Social Contributions
4 items
Assumptions
- · Model assumes a single, resident employee with no dependents, age 35, employed full-year.
- · Social security contributions are pre-tax deductible and calculated on gross income up to the monthly assessment basis of EUR 6,930 (annual EUR 83,160).
- · Special payments (13th/14th month salaries) use a reduced social security rate of 17.07% employee and 20.48% employer on a max annual basis of EUR 13,860.
- · Standard employment expense allowance of EUR 132 is included as an income-based deduction.
- · Transportation tax credit (EUR 496) is used as a representative annual credit; commuting expense deductions are modeled as a percentage-based allowance in lieu of detailed distance-based calculation.
- · Family bonus plus, sole earner credits, and child-related credits are excluded as the default person has no dependents.
- · Extraordinary expense deductions are excluded for a salary-comparison model.
- · Church tax and voluntary insurance options are excluded.
- · Employer-side contributions (Family Burdens Equalisation Levy, municipal payroll tax, public transportation levy, Chamber of Commerce contribution, mandatory employee pension fund contribution) are excluded as employer-only charges.
- · No local/municipal income taxes apply in Austria.
- · VAT, property taxes, stamp duty, and other non-income taxes are excluded from net salary calculation.
Frequently asked questions
How much income tax will I pay in Austria?
Austria has a progressive income tax system with 7 tax brackets ranging from 0% to 55%. The first EUR 13,539 of income is tax-free, then rates increase from 20% on income between EUR 13,539 and EUR 21,992, up to 55% on income over EUR 1,000,000. The exact amount depends on your total earnings and which brackets your income falls into.
What are social security contributions in Austria and are they deductible?
Employees in Austria pay social contributions for sickness insurance (3.87%), unemployment insurance (2.95%), pension insurance (10.25%), and miscellaneous insurance (1%), all calculated on gross income up to EUR 83,160 annually. These contributions are pre-tax deductible, meaning they reduce your taxable income before income tax is calculated.
Do I get any tax credits or deductions in Austria?
Yes, Austria provides a transportation tax credit of EUR 496 annually and a standard employment expense allowance of EUR 132. These help reduce your overall tax liability, though the transportation credit is non-refundable.
Is there a difference between regular salary and special payments like 13th and 14th month bonuses?
Yes, special payments such as 13th and 14th month salaries are subject to a reduced social security contribution rate of 17.07% for employees (compared to the standard combined rate of about 18.07%), up to a maximum annual basis of EUR 13,860. This makes these bonus payments slightly more favorable from a social contribution perspective.
Are there regional or local income taxes I need to pay in Austria?
No, Austria does not have local or municipal income taxes. The income tax rates shown apply uniformly across the entire country, so your tax burden depends only on your gross income and federal tax brackets, not on which region you work or live in.
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